Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, multiple islands, grey cabinets and a farmhouse sink.

Novona Kitchen

Urban Kitchens

Showplace Cabinetry with the Covington Door and a Vintage Driftwood finish with a walnut accent.
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Dakota Ridge Remodel

Alpine Design Kitchens

This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen pantry in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Mountain Retreat

Exquisite Kitchen Design

Kitchen Design by Scott Grandis Architecture and Interior Design by Vertical Arts Photography by Peter Gibeon, Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Rockwall, TX New Home Construction

Mishler Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, multiple islands, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, a farmhouse sink, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel Monrovia, MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Samina Datta of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD, this traditional kitchen remodel features Ultracraft cabinets in the door style Andover in Maple with an Arctic White with Brown Linen finish. Kitchen countertops are granite in the color Brown Fantasy and appliances are by Thermador. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com.

Bold & Beckoning Modern Kitchen Addition and Renovation

House of L

A traditional Georgian home receives an incredible transformation with an addition to expand the originally compact kitchen and create a pathway into the family room and dining area, opening the flow of the spaces that allow for fluid movement from each living space for the young family of four. Taking the lead from the client's desire to have a contemporary and edgier feel to their home's very classic facade, House of L worked with the architect's addition to the existing kitchen to design a kitchen that was incredibly functional and gorgeously dramatic, beckoning people to grab a barstool and hang out. Glossy macassar ebony wood is complimented with lacquered white cabinets for an amazing study in contrast. An oversized brushed nickel hood with polished nickel banding makes a presence on the feature wall of the kitchen. Brushed and polished nickel details are peppered in the landscape of this room, including the cabinets in the second island, a storage cabinet and automated hopper doors by Hafele on the refrigeration wall and all of the cabinet hardware, supplied and custom sized by Rajack. White quartz countertops by Hanstone in the Bianco Canvas colorway float on all the perimeter cabinets and the secondary island and creates a floating frame for the Palomino Quartzite that is a highlight in the kitchen and lends an organic feel to the clean lines of the millwork. The backsplash area behind the rangetop is a brick patterned mosaic blend of stone and glass, while surrounding walls have a layered sandstone tile that lend an incredible texture to the room. The light fixture hanging above the second island is by Wells Long and features faceted metal polygons with an amber gold interior. Woven linen drapes at window winks at the warmer tones in the room with a lustrous sheen that catches the natural light filtering in. The rift and sawn cut white oak floors are 8" planks that were fitted and finished on site to match the existing floor in the family and dining rooms. The clients were very clear on the appliances they needed the kitchen to accommodate. In addition to the vast expanses of wall space that were gained with the kitchen addition the larger footprint allowed for two sizeable islands and a host of cooking amenities, including a 48" rangetop, two double ovens, a warming drawer, and a built-in coffee maker by Miele and a 36" Refrigerator and Freezer and a beverage drawer by Subzero. A fabulous stainless steel Kallista sink by Mick De Giulio's series for the company is fitted in the first island which serves as a prep area, flanked by an Asko dishwasher to the right. A Dorenbracht faucet is a strong compliment to the scale of the sink. A smaller Kallista stainless sink is centered in the second island which has a secondary burner by Miele for overflow cooking. Jason Miller, Pixelate

Intermountain

Studio 80 Interior Design

Kimberly Gavin
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Luxury Custom Kitchen Design

Alex Custom Homes, LLC

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Kitchen remodeling - Madison, WI

Black Red White Furniture Galleria at Room 2 Be In

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

N Residence | Saratoga

Via Builders, Inc.

Dean J. Birinyi Architectural Photography http://www.djbphoto.com
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, stone tile splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

Sky Farm Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Hawaiian Eclectic

Trigg-Smith Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Home Design in Bluffton, SC

Bespoke Fine Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Lakehouse Transitional Kitchen

Livingston Kitchens

Designed by James W. Livingston CKD
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Home in Royal Palm, FL

Premium Kitchens

Sklar Furnishings
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Coastal Dream Kitchen

Design Line Kitchens

Kitchen Design by Ralph Katz Photos by Nettie Einhorn
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Red Cloud Residence

Otto/Walker Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen Renovation - Rockville MD

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Photo of a large country single-wall kitchen in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and multiple Islands Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!